BRAC is a large non-profit development organisation of Bangladesh established in 1972. With over 100,000 employees, BRAC touches the lives of an estimated 138 million people. We currently operate in 11 countries across Asia and Africa. We were ranked as the world's top NGO by The Global Journal in 2017 and placed in the top 3 for the last 5 years in a row. We were also ranked as the top international charity in the UK in 2016.

Position: Microbiologist (Contractual), Humanitarian Crisis Management Project

Job Description/Responsibilities:

  • Prepare laboratory's activity plan and budget in line with the laboratory operational plan
  • Ensure laboratory media, reagents and sample processing as needed at Water quality testing Lab
  • Collect data on routine culture, analyze the data and inform appropriate authorities
  • Assist in scaling up of new diagnostic tools and oversee the conducting of molecular tests
  • Identification of problems at operation sites and take immediate necessary measure to resolve it
  • Prepare routine reports and submit to the concerned authority
  • Ensure quality of laboratory work and QC at all sites
  • Developing and planning methods for infection control

Educational Requirements:

  • M.Sc in Microbiology from any recognised university/ institution with minimum 2nd division/ class or equivalent GPA/ CGPA in all academic examinations. No 3rd division/ class or below CGPA is acceptable

Experience Requirements: Minimum 2 years’ experience in any laboratory services is required

Additional Job Requirements:

  • Excellent knowledge on TB diagnostic tools and procedure
  • Very good command on Microsoft office packages
  • Sound knowledge on data collection and data analysis
  • Supportive attitude towards processes of strengthening staff capacity
  • Strong motivation and ability to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders
  • Excellent report writing and communication skills in both English and Bangla

Salary Range: Negotiable

Other Benefits: Festival Bonus, Health and Life Insurance and others

Job Location: Cox's Bazar


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Last Apply Date: 25/Nov/2017